Crispy Potsticker Stir Fry (Print Version)
Golden potstickers tossed with crisp vegetables in a savory Asian-style sauce
# What You'll Need:
→ Potstickers
01 - 16 frozen or fresh potstickers (pork, chicken, or vegetable)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
04 - 1 cup baby carrots, julienned
05 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
06 - 3 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
→ Stir-Fry Sauce
09 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
11 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
12 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
13 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
→ Garnish
15 - 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside for later use.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add potstickers flat side down and cook until bottoms are golden brown, approximately 3 minutes.
03 - Pour 1/4 cup water into the skillet and cover immediately. Steam potstickers for 3-4 minutes until water evaporates completely and they are tender throughout. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - Add another tablespoon of oil to the same skillet if needed. Sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
05 - Return potstickers to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the potstickers and vegetables. Toss gently to coat everything evenly. Continue cooking for 2 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the top. Garnish generously with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Crispy panfried potstickers transform into the perfect crunchy vehicle for that glossy savory sauce
- The entire dinner comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
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- The water steaming step is crucial for properly cooked potstickers so do not skip it
- Have everything prepped before you turn on the heat because stir fry moves fast
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- Low sodium soy sauce lets you control the salt level better than regular soy sauce
- Letting the potstickers rest on a plate while cooking vegetables keeps them crispy instead of soggy